Professional Visitor Definition

Law enforcement personnel

Private attorneys

District attorneys and public defenders

Rules and Regulations:

1. Entry will be granted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. If an attorney visit is being conducted during this time, the attorney will be permitted to complete his/her business. Any entry other than during the times designated above must be approved by the MDC security major or his/her designee.

2. All professional visitors must provide the following:

Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ID card

Bar Association ID

Agency ID (APD, BCSO, PD, DA etc.)

All other professional visitors must obtain approval from MDC administration prior to entering the security perimeter

3. Dress code:

Professional dress only

All visitors must wear shoes at all times, shoes must be fully enclosed, no open-toed shoes are permitted

4. Professional visitors will be allowed to bring in the following items: Paperwork, briefcases, and writing material related to the visit. All electronic devices and all other items must be approved by MDC administration.

5. The following items are NOT allowed:

Weapons

Smoking material; tobacco

Note: The Chief of Corrections reserves the right to authorize items at his/her discretion.

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